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Local nursing honor society chapter earns recognition at international convention

The local chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Pi Pi Chapter based at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Quincy, received a Chapter Key Award at the international honor society’s recent biennial convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Public invited to ribbon cutting and open house at new Illini Fitness location

Illini Community Hospital will host a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 West Washington Street, on Tuesday, September 17. The ribbon cutting will be at 9 am and the open house will be held immediately following the ribbon cutting until 11 am.

Cowboy discovers that, with the right healthcare, you can still “horse around”

If all you know about cowboy life comes from watching the drama-prone Dutton clan on the TV series “Yellowstone”, meet the real deal - Mike Wright – a Tri-State born, honest-to-goodness cowboy who lives to be on the back of a horse or mule. But over the past decade, the wear-and-tear of the cowboy lifestyle caused Mike’s quality of life to suffer.

We’re all in this together: Businesses and residents support Blessing in COVID-19 response

This is what family medicine looks like

The Sibley-Ruble clan of Pike County, Illinois, puts a special spin on the phrase “family medicine.”

Keeping this story alive can save others

After years of sophisticated medical care, including surgeries at a children’s hospital associated with Stanford University in southern California, Madilynn’s doctor came to the decision that she needed a heart-lung transplant to live. For a number of reasons, she was not a candidate.

The power of mammograms - Sorry moms, sometimes daughters know best

It takes a while to admit it, sometimes many years, but most of us eventually realize that we learned valuable life lessons from our parents.

Treacher Collins Syndrome

Genetic condition that affects development of the bones and tissues of the head and face. Treacher Collins Syndrome This rare genetic condition affects development of bones and tissues in the head and…

Blessing Health System shines spotlight on organ and tissue donation

Interested members of the public are invited to gather with Blessing Health and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network staff at a flag raising to mark Donate Life Month. The flag raising takes place at the flag pole in front of Blessing Hospital at 11:30 am, Friday, April 25.

Blessing Hospital participates in Illinois Birth Equity Initiative

Blessed Beginnings: The Birth Center of Blessing Hospital has been recognized for its work with the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s (ILPQC) Birth Equity Initiative.